ATF: Sundance - Rear bumper weight on 2014 sundance 3270 Res

Would like to mount trailer hitch on rear bumper to carry luggage rack for ice chest

Hi Randaddy,

Welcome to the posting side of the Heartland Owners Forum.

I'm sure you will get some opinions soon, both pro and con...

Jim M

I wouldn't mount anything on just the bumper. It's not a very sturdy mounting point. However, mounting anything to the frame will void the frame warranty. Regardless, I had a hitch built on mine that will never fail me. Here is the thread about it.
//heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/44027-Getting-hitched-today

I fabricated this at work for our Sundance because our 4 place Yakima bike rack weighs 100 lbs by itself if the extension is on it. Just putting the 2 bike section on our rig would be too much for the bumper. Plus bikes would ruin the bumper in no time. I also strongly recommend a frame connected hitch.


Steve and Carrie

HOC# 2252

2007 GMC 2500HD Duramax

B&W Companion Hitch

2012 Sundance 3300CK

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Looks good, if I had this setup, I be pulling trailer and golf cart, instead of just carrier for ice chest. Thanks for info.